Property Tax Resources
Our members actively educate themselves and others in the areas of property taxation and valuation. Many of APTC attorneys get published in the most prestigious publications nationwide, get interviewed as matter experts and participate in panel discussions with other real estate experts. The Article section is a compilation of all their work.
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American Property Tax Counsel
Recent Published Property Tax Articles
How Office Owners Can Help Lower Sky-High Property Tax Assessments
The American Property Tax Counsel argues that if a property tax assessment is premised on a uniform per-square-foot value, rental rate or vacancy rate for all office properties in a metro area, the assessor is likely going to overlook distinguishing factors in submarkets that could benefit building owners.
Managing fixed expenses...
Read moreUnfair Taxation? Governments Need to Fix the Right Problem
Investors should be wary when taxing authorities single out properties to be assessed in a method that is inconsistent with the treatment of other taxpayers in the same class, says attorney Kieran Jennings.
Recently, The New York Times published an article on property taxes imposed on retailers under the headline "As...
Read moreFinding Tax Savings in Free-Trade Zones
The FTZ Act prohibits state and local taxes on tangible personal property. Here's what you should know about the potential for reducing your tax bill.
Foreign-trade zones can offer substantial tax savings for businesses involved in various aspects of manufacturing and international trade. While there are costs involved in setting up...
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Andy Raines understands that clients need effective representation to ensure that their property taxes are fair and equitable. He knows that property taxes are a significant, and often burdensome, expense that can dramatically affect the bottom line....